CR

Salvia macrostachya

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Salvia macrostachya faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Peru. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this sage requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered sage inhabits dry montane scrublands and rocky slopes in the Peruvian Andes, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with seasonal moisture patterns and is adapted to the harsh environmental conditions of high-altitude Andean ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia macrostachya classified as Critically Endangered?
Salvia macrostachya is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Salvia macrostachya faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Peru. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specific microhabitat conditions this sage requires for survival.
Where does Salvia macrostachya live?
Salvia macrostachya occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Salvia macrostachya?
The main threats to Salvia macrostachya are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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